I’m not really the kind of person that enjoys ‘fancy dress’ parties or events. I’ve got no problem being well dressed if the occasion requires it, in fact I quite enjoy the chance to slip into my suit and choose a tie from my extensive range. What I don’t like as much is dressing as someone or something else.
Having said that, I still very much enjoyed our night out on Saturday. I was asked to be the auctioneer for a sports club dinner. I was more than happy to oblige and so Pauline and I headed out for a lovely dinner and great company.
The interesting thing was that we only found out a couple of hours before the dinner that it was a 70s night. We thought we might rummage around and find something that looked a bit 70s but the friend who invited us then informed us that the rest of the people at our table were going as the cast of Gilligan’s Island. Most of the characters were already taken so we went as the Howells. It’s probably as close as we’ll ever get to being millionaires. The only person missing from our table was the professor.
Some of the outfits were amazing. You see, I don’t mind seeing other people getting dressed outrageously. Many of the costumes were obviously hired including lots of ‘big hair’.
Do you enjoy playing dress ups? What costumes have you worn to parties? Who would you like to dress up to look like? Who would you be if it was a Gilligan’s Island theme?
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Geez, a little notice would have been nice, huh?
I actually like costume parties. I guess it’s because I spent many years doing theatre. But I’m also very into vintage clothing, so that’s part of it, too. I especially love 1920s fashion.
Fun questions! Like Jennifer, I’d prefer dressing up in vintage clothing, too. When choosing someone from Gilligan’s Island, I would choose Mary Anne (but of course!) 🙂 Oh, and thanks for the mention of Freecycle at my blog–I, too, posted about it recently (great minds thinking alike…heh…). I was very, very pleased that one blog friend, Hilda, was able to then pick up some real treasures for her home the following couple of weeks! Thanks for all of your encouraging comments at my blog, Rodney… I always appreciate them… Blessings, Debra